I know it is very tough to become a double scientist, I want to be a biologist and astronomer, so why not combine the two?

You should all know that Astrobiology is the study of alien life in the universe, finding habitable planets and such.

This really fascinates me, and I've heard that there aren't many job opportunities available (as of now) for this, and there won't be until the near future. Whatever career I choose, I want to start studying it while my brain is still developing, so the knowledge will follow me throughout whatever profession it is.

I know we are finding more and more planets that could harbor life, I think I also read that we have sent radio signals.

I want you guys to tell me if I should pursue this. Or maybe I can study astronomy and biology, so I know about how things generally work on planets and in the universe.

There are two more careers not involving the sciences that I am thinking about also. I am fascinated by digital art, and I do some myself. I often do 2d animations also, but I love 3d animation the most.

I want to go to school for one of these 4 careers, and I am having trouble deciding which one. I think it would be far more productive for society to become a scientist and speak out and write books, much like Richard Dawkins or Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Although I do enjoy science and animation, I can't think of which one to pursue.

I can only expect the best of replies from you awesome people. Thanks.

(13-10-2012 10:00 AM)UndercoverAtheist Wrote: I know it is very tough to become a double scientist, I want to be a biologist and astronomer, so why not combine the two?

You should all know that Astrobiology is the study of alien life in the universe, finding habitable planets and such.

This really fascinates me, and I've heard that there aren't many job opportunities available (as of now) for this, and there won't be until the near future. Whatever career I choose, I want to start studying it while my brain is still developing, so the knowledge will follow me throughout whatever profession it is.

I know we are finding more and more planets that could harbor life, I think I also read that we have sent radio signals.

I want you guys to tell me if I should pursue this. Or maybe I can study astronomy and biology, so I know about how things generally work on planets and in the universe.

There are two more careers not involving the sciences that I am thinking about also. I am fascinated by digital art, and I do some myself. I often do 2d animations also, but I love 3d animation the most.

I want to go to school for one of these 4 careers, and I am having trouble deciding which one. I think it would be far more productive for society to become a scientist and speak out and write books, much like Richard Dawkins or Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Although I do enjoy science and animation, I can't think of which one to pursue.

I can only expect the best of replies from you awesome people. Thanks.

Go for science. Take physics and biology, either as a double major or a major in physics and minor in biology. Then do a graduate degree in Astrobiology, astrophysics, or something similar.

Don't give up your art. Keep it as a hobby, something you do in your spare time when your mind needs a break.

Most importantly, be flexible, be willing to change and adapt based on what is offered to you. Your interests might change, so don't be afraid to move on if you find something else that catches your mind.